Ah, free agency in Washington . Once again, D.C.'s football team stands on the precipice of promise, money in its hand and hope in its heart. Jay Gruden has some room to spend and some blocks to build around...

The NFL draft isn't renowned as the most relaxed environment in the world, and Washington 's lack of a pick in the first round means they need a good draft. The combine brings the intensity up a couple of notches...

Washington is in an interesting position going into this year’s draft. Although the team is coming off a 3-13 season without a first-round pick, there have a new coach in place and some genuine talent to build around...

At the third time of asking, China's Li Na finally captured the Australian Open , becoming the first woman over 30 to win the title since Australian Margaret Court in 1973. It was a real mixed affair, however...

The two FA Cup fixtures on Sunday involve three Premier League teams but two clubs hoping for an upset. Since giant-killing is what the FA Cup is all about, these games are sure to be worth watching...

The Senior Bowl offers a final chance for Jay Gruden’s scouts to assess players in a game situation before the NFL draft. Washington needs a strong draft to build the foundation for Gruden’s tenure in charge of the team...

Jose Mourinho has been doing very Jose Mourinho things in the buildup to Sunday's clash with Manchester United. The Chelsea boss has fed the trolls whenever possible, offering blithe sound bites to anyone with an ear and a deadline...

It's been an interesting turnaround for Eden Hazard at Chelsea . Early in the season, he was regarded as an uncommitted player who would drift in and out of games. Now he is apparently worth close to £100 million...

Even when Jose Mourinho says nothing, the pressure increases. Asked about his pursuit of Wayne Rooney , the Chelsea boss was remarkably tight-lipped. According to Sky Sports , Mourinho's response was simply: "I don't want to talk about it...